Underdog Leadership Podcast

As an Underdog, we have a fear of asking for what we are worth. This can be one of the biggest obstacles for Underdogs, to step out of their comfort zone and ask and invite something into their lives.

What if you took action yourself, rather than waiting for someone to do it for you. Asking is about inviting people to go deeper with you. A deeper conversation, a deeper commitment, a deeper desire. I like to use the language "invite more into your life" rather than asking for things. As an example, two years ago, I wasn't thinking about doing a podcast. But, now that I'm here as I'm expanding, this became the natural next step for Jenny Mitchell.I want to inspire people to choose courage over comfort. It's easy to get complacent, gets comfortable. We know how to do things at work.

We know how our businesses run.

We know how we can lead as volunteers.

It's that courageous place of doing something a little bit different. Maybe for some of you, it's letting go of the control of what you do know, and expanding into something that's new and exceptional.Shift your thoughts and mindset around the work 'asking.' The word 'asking' sets up a real problem in the way we talk. The word 'asking' implies that someone has to give something up in order to give it to you. Instead of 'asking,' let's offer 'invitations'. Underdogs overthink. We don't want to be greedy. We want to earn it with blood, sweat and tears. I am here to tell you that it is okay to ask, to invite. Go for it! Once you ask once, you are hooked! And you will become more and more comfortable.

"The invitation vs. the ask. I really believe in the power of language. How can you invite people into something? Invite people into a community? Invite them into a vision for your organization? Rather than asking them for something."- Jenny Mitchell.

Learn More About:

• How to set yourself up for expansion and growth
• Shifting your thoughts and your mindset around the word 'asking'
• How to invite people into whatever it is you're selling or exposing them to
• Jenny's Ask for Anything Masterclass: https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/ask-for-anything-the-masterclass

Looking for some fantastic language to help you "ask" for anything you want? Check out Jenny's Meaningful Conversations and the Tools that fuel them. It's a 20 minute video chalk full of ideas and language. All for you. Use the coupon code UPLIFT at checkout and it is complimentary to you, my community of listeners.

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Website: chavender.com

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I am OBSESSED with the concept of Money Mindset. What is 'Money Mindset'? It's the collection of beliefs that you hold as truths about money. These beliefs subconsciously drive your daily decisions.

It all started for me with a kitchen reno, with two small humans under my feet as I washed dishes. There was this cupboard door in an antiquated family kitchen that wouldn't close properly. That nasty cupboard door was constantly hitting me in the head at the worst moments! For the first time in my life, I REALLY wanted something - a new kitchen - and it was going to cost money. Lots of money.

Money is my signature topic. My signature story. And, my signature experience for coaching clients.

My personal money mindset has, and continues to inform so much of my experiences as a professional fundraiser and executive coach. In this episode, I share my challenges, my money archetypes and why it all matters within the nuances of underdog leadership, particularly for women. And while you're listening, would you do me a favour and share your stories with me via email? Together we can start normalizing all the emotions that money brings up for many of us. I am not exaggerating when I say that if you change your relationship with money, the world around you will also change.

I wanted that for me, and I want that for you too!

"In the past, I have avoided things I was not good at. I knew that in order to get good with money, first, I would have to get bad with money. That was FAR too scary! And so I just ignored money for 20 years. This is NOT a recommended coping strategy, by the way."- Jenny Mitchell.

Learn More About:

• How your personal 'money mindset' shows up in your professional experiences
• Historical shifts in how women have participated in and sidestepped money conversations
• How your 'money mindset' must to shift during your transition from a #2 to a #1 in your leadership journey
• Jenny's upcoming Money Mindset Course: https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/money-mindset

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

Website: chavender.com

Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast

Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender

Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

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LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA

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This one goes out for the small fundraising shops out there. Sandra Pedersen tells her journey from a Fortune 500 company sales rep to becoming the only fundraiser in a local women's shelter. Here's her underdog story: how she brought her annual dollars raised from $90,000 to $520,000 over three years, how she believes that donors and great stewardship are the keys to sustainable fundraising, and where she is going next.

Sandra is a Chavender Small Shop Client Success story.

This is an episode to inspire, to remember that the journey is worth it, and that it is always possible to find good people when you need them post.

Sandra beautifully articulates the impact of the gift and the importance of focusing on the impact, and not the value of the gift itself. Money allows mission to grow and thrive.

"The core of fundraising is your donors, your people. That's what gets me excited. I want them to feel really good about the donation and to share with their friends about the impact and the story. – Sandra Pedersen

Learn More About:

• A Chavender Small Shop Client Success story
• The importance of community and finding your people
• Radical ownership of our lives and our purpose and the importance of practicing gratitude

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

Website: chavender.com

Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast

Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender

Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising

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Connect with Sandra:

Email: [email protected]

Today, we're breaking down what underdog leadership is all about. I wanted to talk about this term I will continue to use and what it means to me and how you can leverage this knowledge to notice your own behaviors.

I've always been a champion of the underdog and the journey from operating as a number two, to becoming a number one in leadership; particularly those people who have had to overcome hardships and barriers. Today we talk about stepping into your power.

Underdog leaders are the new models that we need. They experience exclusion and types of discrimination. Dismissal of contribution is being tolerated in the playing field. This episode will help you realize that you can't control the hurdles but what you can do is show up. I'll be also giving examples of underdog leaders who survived those hurdles.

You know what the next step is, I invite you to act on it.

"Is it always perfect in our workplaces? No, it's not. But I think as I define underdog leadership, it's about stepping into your confidence and your place of what you do know to provide clarity to the teams around you." - Jenny Mitchell

Learn More About:

• The Term "Underdog"
• Patrick Lencioni's "5 Layers to Teamwork"
• Styles of Leadership
• Criteria of an underdog leader

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

Website: chavender.com

Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast

Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender

Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising

YouTube: Underdog Leadership | Podcast by Jenny Mitchell

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Underdog Leadership Podcast! I am your host, Jenny Mitchell and I am very excited to be representing the underdogs among us through this podcast.

Underdog leaders lead with compassion. They know what it's like to overcome big obstacles to succeed. They are ready to move from #2 to #1 in life and work. And they have a burning desire to contribute to making the world a better place…for all of us. This is a new space for me to share my experiences, challenges and learnings as a CEO, executive coach and professional fundraiser, all within the realm of learning to be an underdog leader.

In this episode, I wanted to take it back a step. Who is this Jenny lady and why should I care about what she has to say about leadership? Here, I share my story of Young Jenny and how she quickly became a hurdle jumper and a conformer. Also, how my fundraising journey started and where it is going. My voice may sound familiar because I'm Sylvia's co-host on the "Your Next Fifty Podcast".

Join me as I share my AHA moments and lead with meaningful conversations. Tune in, subscribe and share!

"It's the people that always drive the most powerful kind of change." - Jenny Mitchell

Learn More About:

• Get to know Jenny Mitchell
• Why is my company called Chavender and its mission to the world
• "External and Internal Hurdles"

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

Website: chavender.com

Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast

Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender

Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising

YouTube: Underdog Leadership | Podcast by Jenny Mitchell

LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender

LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA

Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27

A podcast to help #2's become #1's in life and work. Meet your host, Jenny Mitchell, an executive coach, and professional fundraiser. Jenny believes in the power of the underdog - the person who has overcome hardship, stereotyping, typecasting, or debilitating self-doubt to step into the best version of themselves. Underdogs lead with compassion and kindness. These leaders are hard-wired to make the world a better place for everyone. Join Jenny in this podcast to grow your skills, step into who you were always meant to be, and expand into your best version of yourself. Because right now, the world needs more underdog leadership.